Obesity is when someone has too much body fat. It can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes and raised blood pressure. More and more people are suffering from it, including children. Despite this there are currently only two medicines available to treat obesity. However, there are several others being researched by the pharmaceutical industry.
Disease: Obesity
Last update: July 2009
Intro
FAQ: What can be done about it?
Diet is one way of addressing obesity. However, in severe cases of overweight, diet will not suffice.
Though the condition is widespread there are currently only two medicines available for obesity: one stops the body absorbing dietary fat, the other acts on the brain to make the person feel full.